Explain why : Red litmus paper is introduced into solution of sodium carbonate .

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Solution

Red litmus is introduced to check the acidic or basic nature of the sodium carbonate solution. It turns red litmus to blue as it is basic in nature.

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N a_{2} C O_{3}

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